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The government on Thursday amended the resolution to impose an emergency, giving the health minister the opportunity to make that decision by order.
The ruling was modified in response to an outbreak of coronavirus at Hegelmann Transport, a company registered in Kaunas, when the infection was detected in workers in Uzbekistan.
“In response to the situation in which COVID-19 infection was detected for foreign drivers who came to Lithuania to work, we would suggest adding the following wording: foreigners arriving from outside the European Economic Area, Switzerland, UK, except Diplomats in transit must comply with the isolation conditions established by the Statewide Emergency Operations Manual. That mandatory fourteen-day isolation could be foreseen there, “said A. Veryga.
Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis noted that such wording “would allow, if necessary, the introduction of a mandatory fourteen-day isolation period for the operations manager.”
Earlier on Thursday after the COVID-19 meeting, the Prime Minister announced that mandatory evidence and isolation of people from third countries would be offered to the Cabinet of Ministers.
About 20 people infected with COVID-19 were identified at the logistics company Hegelmann Transporte in Kaunas. Most of the patients are Uzbek citizens who arrived in Kaunas in early July to work as long-distance drivers.
Suggestions for wearing masks were also supported.
On Thursday, the government also approved the changes proposed by the Interior Ministry (MIA) regarding the use of protective equipment to combat the spread of the virus.
As indicated in the report of the Ministry of the Interior, the draft resolution “On the Declaration of an emergency at the state level” proposes to establish a flexible mechanism to determine the use of protective measures in objective circumstances. It is proposed to define the areas in which the use of protective equipment is relevant and to grant the Minister of Health, as head of emergency operations at the state level, the necessary powers to decide on the specific requirements for the use of protective equipment. These areas are points of sale, massive events and public transport, that is, and. The places where the conditions for the spread of the virus are most favorable.
The amendments will also ensure the safe provision of preschool, preschool, and non-formal education of children during emergencies.
“In the near future, the Minister of Health will establish the criteria, after which it will be necessary to reuse masks in individual places. This is important to prevent the spread of the virus as much as possible and to maintain a good epidemiological situation in the country, “says Interior Minister Rita Tamašunienė.
An increase in the number of imported cases of COVID-19 is currently being observed, as it has been possible to travel more freely abroad. At the same time, in view of the deterioration in the incidence of COVID-19 in other countries and to avoid a new outbreak, it is appropriate to assess the potential to regulate the use of nasal and oral protection in areas where there is constant interpersonal contact and spread .
The draft resolution stipulates that the services provided by commerce, entertainment venues, public catering establishments, cultural and sporting events or other massive events must be organized and carried out to ensure the management of traffic flows, safety distances and other measures necessary for public health, hygiene and personal protection. measurements.
The same safety requirements will apply to public transportation and the provision of childcare in educational establishments until 2020. August 15
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